Our after-church discussion landed on the verse "Love covers a multitude of sins." Having exhausted the I Corinthians passage on wonderful actions done without the benefit of love (and how they thus meant nothing), we found solace in knowing that with love, even our imperfect attempts at patience, civility and generosity are draped with a wondrous blanket of grace. One participant in the conversation marveled that with our love, another's sins (a multitude no less) are somehow covered. I found comfort in knowing that our actions of love also cover over a multitude of our own messy, hurtful sins.
It's what I love about God--layer after layer of meaning, speaking to each of us, challenging us to love deeply, preparing us for tomorrow's encounters, frustrations and joys.
A good Sunday. . .
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